Tween: First Response
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Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
How to Get a 12 Year Old Boy to Take Care of His Body
Asked by J.M. from Springfield
on February 26, 2008
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My 12 year old son, will not take a bath, wash his hair, brush his teeth unless my husband or I tell him to. How have other parents handled this?
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- Hi J., I think this is some what of a boy thing. I have a 16 yr old and barely takes a shower. We found that he done better if he took his shower in the morning befo...
- Many children go through this stage. It's normal, but can become a problem or be a sign of other problems such as low self esteem. Try establishing a daily schedul...
- I don't have any sons to really offer any expert advice; however, I was once a preteen girl and I can remember being surrounded by smelly boys in class. I agree with y...
Teen Daughter and 'Myspace'
Asked by H.T. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2008
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Hello ladies! I have a 13 year old GREAT daughter. She is incredibly social and gets straight A's in school. The problem is that she wants a myspace. I have one, as...
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- Have you looked into Facebook? The age requirement is 13, I believe. Good luck.
- H. when I was 13 I was a straight A student who eventually got full scholarships to college and did very well. However, that did not prevent me from getting into all ...
- H.- The Myspace topic has been in my family for a few months now. My 13 year old son has been very insistant about it. However, I do not like the distinct lack of...
Appendicitis
Asked by M.B. from Tuscaloosa
on April 23, 2008
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Ok I know your first response is going to be get that girl to a doctor. I am going to be taking her I just wanted to see if anyone else had been here. My 11 year old d...
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- I would definitely take her to the doctor. My Mother's appendix ruptured in December 2006 and because the pain was intermittent she thought it was just a stomach bug a...
- Hi M., I've been there myself. Mine ruptured at that age. The best thing I can do is tell you how I did. The pain would come and go for about a year or so. I can toler...
- M., when I was about your daughter's age, I had a similar thing. Went to the Dr. and he immediately hospitalized me fearing appendix (this was 27 yrs ago, so not a lo...
Help! Terrible 3'S
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 3, 2008
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My 3-year-old daughter has turned from a very sweet baby into a very stubborn and disrespectful child. I remember having some challenges with my son at this age (he's ...
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- I highly recommend "How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Three can definitely be a very trying a...
- Hi Ann, 3 was way worse for our son than 2. He was pretty verbal, so the things he would come up with to say were so frustrating. Even now, he "disciplines" us right ...
- Ann, You've probably heard this before, but the power of positive praise is tremendous. Whenever you "catch" your daughter being good, praise her up and down for it. ...
Minecraft & Other Games...
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2012
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Okay Mamas....and Daddy's...
My boys want to play Minecraft - I am not sure. Do any of you play Minecraft? Do you think it's "right" for an 11 year old?
If no, wha...
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- I think you may be referring to "Minecraft". My 13 yr old loves it, (direct quote "Minecraft is Awesome!" "and is great for ANY age"). You do not HAVE to play...
- My kids have been playing it for ages... they have a HUGE world/server they created that their online friends go into all the time.
- Both my boys play it..my oldest has been playing for almost a year now. He bought the full version after playing the free version for a while. For Christmas he asked u...
My 12-Year-old Talks Too Much
Asked by C.S. from Honolulu
on March 8, 2008
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I have two wonderful boys who play sports, do well in school, help with chores around the house and who mostly get along really well with each other. My younger son is...
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- Hi C.: You may have too much information now, but I'll add mine. My 11 year old daughter talks all the time too...or sings, or talks to herself. She has ADHD and ...
- You don't know how wonderful it was for me to read your post and the responses you got. It was like I wrote the post. And to top it off we have a parent/teacher confer...
- I know how you feel ~ my oldest daughter, 6 yrs, does not stop talking ~ EVER... unless she is sleeping. If she is not talking she is humming or singing, even while sh...
JFF... Whats Some Funny Stuff Your Kids Has Said This Week?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on June 2, 2011
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What was the funniest thing your kids said this week, so far?
My 2 year old for the first time (that I heard) in the mall today told my 3 year old " so whateveeer"...
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- Our last name is Christensen. The little girl that I babysit (she's 4) was irritated at my 3 year old yesterday and said, "Aubrey Anne Christmas!" I laughed so hard I ...
- we were at our block party - it was sort of winding down - my 11 year old says - okay - is this a party or what? I said It's a party - we've got good looking women, go...
- My 4 yr old daughter, matter of factly, said "me and daddy are going to move away and live somewhere else." I asked her - wont you miss your mamma? She said, it's o...
Academic Punishment? AAAAHHH
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on January 19, 2009
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Hi Moms~
I am in need of some advice really bad here! My son, he is in 6th grade. He loves his sports, popularity, clothes, friends...everything that just does ma...
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- I think baseball season is too far off to use as a realistic consequence. Maybe if the behavior is still ongoing once baseball season is here he can go to the game an...
- I would sign him up, but stress the importance of the grades and school work and that this whole thing is a partnership between you. Help him with some organization sk...
- MLH I too have a somewhat disorganized and LAZY 7th grader I get where you are coming from. Since he is nit really failing in any subject but you know he can do bette...
Sleepover Help???
Asked by A. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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My daughter is in the 2nd grade and will be 8 in a few months. She has had a few sleepovers with friends that I know their parents and felt comfortable with, but now ...
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- This is how I handle it - my daughter says it embarrasses her, but so far she hasn't been mentally or physically mauled at a sleepover that we allowed her to go to. ...
- I could have written your ad WORD for WORD! I am with you 100%! My son is going to be in 8 in May. We haven't had the sleepover worries yet but I won't let him go t...
- If I were you, I'd schedule an after-school (or Sat.) playdate or two with the mom(s) included. You'll be able to tell a lot by just visiting with them. I'd start th...
